DeKalb County Public Library

{{Short description|Public library system in the Atlanta area of Georgia, United States}}

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| established = 1907

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1 homework center

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| annual_circulation = 2,897,070 (2018)

| pop_served = 745,417 (2018)

| members = 195,711 (2018)

| budget = $19.6 million (2019)

| director = Alison Weissinger{{cite web|title=Administrative Staff|url=https://dekalblibrary.org/about-us/contact-us/|website=DeKalb County Public Library|accessdate=31 March 2019}}

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The DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) is the public library system of DeKalb County, Georgia in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The library system headquarters are at the Darro C. Willey Administrative Offices in Decatur.[https://dekalblibrary.org/about-us/contact-us/ Contact Us]. Retrieved on March 31, 2019. ""DeKalb County Public Library Darro C. Willey Administrative Offices 3560 Kensington Road Decatur, GA 30032""

Its collection includes over 850,000 books and over 19,000 downloadable e-books; collections of over 400 magazines, academic and scientific journals, and newspapers; and audiovisual materials including videotapes, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs.[https://dekalblibrary.org/about-us/statistics Statistics: Fiscal Year 2018 Statistics] Retrieved on March 31, 2019[https://dekalblibrary.org/using-the-library/library-collections/periodicals Library Collections: Periodicals] Retrieved on March 31, 2019 Library patrons can also access a variety of databases and online references through the GALILEO (GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online) system. The library currently operates 22 branches located throughout the county, with construction of two additional branches planned.[https://www.dekalblibrary.org/branches Branches] Retrieved on March 31, 2019

DeKalb County Public Library offers literacy services, such as Adult Basic Education (ABE) which helps adults learn basic skills in math, reading, and language development. English as a second language (ESL) classes are held at the branches and provide advanced instruction in the speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and syntax of English for speakers of other languages. The library offers online resources and learning tools including access to databases such as learningexpress. The library has test preparations resources for exams such as GED, ASVAB and many others. Literacy outreach programs include Project Horizons, Project Reap and Health Literacy.

As of 2018, the library served a population of over 745,000, of whom almost 196,000 had library cards.[https://dekalblibrary.org/about-us/statistics DeKalb County Public Library homepage: Statistics] As of fiscal year 2019 the library system a staff of 239 employees, and a budget of over $19.5 million.[https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/sites/default/files/users/user701/FY19%20Budget%20As%20Passed%202019.02.26.pdf FY2019 Budget, As passed February 26, 2019, DeKalb County, Georgia, pp. 239-245]